Talk of the Town

Freeport

By Deb Milligan

Summer reading for the Puskarich Public Library System will be June 1-July 10. The staff are excited to offer the children a chance to gain reading skills over the summer and earn a free ticket to the grand finale, a trip to the Uhrichsville Waterpark on Aug.1.

Please register your family at the Clark Memorial Branch Library by calling 740658-3855.

The schedule of events for the Clark Memorial Branch Library are as follows:

Thursday June 15: 1 p.m. – Plant Seeds of Kindness

Friday June 16: Read to Miss Mary, any time between 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thursday June 22:

1 p.m. - DIY Concrete Stepping Stones (sponsored and donated by Klark Howes, of Howes Concrete & Excavating) ed their 50th wedding anniversary at Broadway GMC Church in New Philadelphia. Several from the New Rumley Global Methodist Church attended the celebration.

Also, congratulations to her sister, Allison Luyster, who graduated from the University of Akron with her bachelor’s of Sscience. She will continue at Akron to become a doctor of audiology. They are the daughters of Rick and Jen Luyster.

Lakeland Democrat Women will meet June 12 at 6 p.m. for a covered-dish dinner.

2023 Summer Reading at Clark Memorial Branch Library began June 1. Remember to pre-register. This will be each Thursday though July 13.

We welcome Bobby and Shirley to the community.

Many people attended and enjoyed the opening night at the winery just outside of Freeport Saturday night.

Last Saturday, Bill Myers and Donna Jean Haney attended the graduation party of Hayden Jay Risaliti at Salineville.

On Saturday, June 17, 1-4 p.m., “Praise in the Park” will be held at Jewett Park.

Mark this date: Friday, July 28, 5:30 p.m. New Rumley Global Methodist Church will have its Community Picnic with Williamson Branch of Nashville on stage behind the church. Free food, concert, fellowship, and door prizes will be offered. Be sure to save this date! Open to the public. Bring your lawn chair. If rain, it will be inside of church.

Comeback Kids. Two young men from our town are on this team: Chaz Culbertson and Colten Rutter. Our town’s condolences go out to the family of Tom Thomas, who was a victim of a motorcycle-meets-deer accident on 519. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Take care of each other and enjoy the sun shine and all the wonderful things it brings.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Hi everyone, I missed you last week. I hope your month is off to a great start!

June 17, 4-7 p.m. Meal includes burger, fresh-cut fries and drink for $11 at R.J.Spiker Firehouse, 318 W. Main St. Scio. Please contact me with any notices, news or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844.

REMINDER: Jewett

Open Air Market will be open Sunday, June 11, 3-7 p.m. 38 E. Main St. Jewett. For more details and vendor information, contact Tammy Verhovec at 740-491-7938.

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Holloway

By Susan Adams

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcome. Send to: Holloway UM Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740968-4264.

Flag Day is Wednesday, June 14. This day commemorates the adoption of the stars and stripes as the official flag of the United States. “Long may she wave.”

New Athens

By Sandra Webb

Sunday.

It was a beautiful day for the Memorial Day Service at Greenmount Union Cemetery

Davey Koch opened with what a privilege it was to be here, Veteran Kenny Doane had prayer, and everyone repeated the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Elizabeth Brooks sang and blessed everyone with “O Shenandoah,” an amazing song, “America the Beautiful” and “Amazing Grace.”

Speaker Nick Puskarich who had brothers in the service served in the war for our nation, stated we are proud and thank each veteran. Area 4-H groups placed a flag on veterans’ stones. Then Davey closed in prayer, and cookies were served by the Democrat Women.

VBS kickoff will be June 25 during worship at 11 a.m.

Vacation Bible School will be June 26, 27, and 28 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Freeport United Methodist Church with the theme, “On a Roll with God.” Pre-register by June 12 to get a goodie bag for ages preschool to age 12. Call 740-4910645 with name, age and shirt size.

Congratulations to Emily Luyster who graduated from Claymont High School and Kent State Tusc. She was the valedictorian. She will attend Miami University to major in history.

Freeport Pirates, coached by Adam Bear, beat Freeport Reds, coached by Josh Ketchum, Tuesday night at Freeport field.

The community extends its deepest sympathy to Carl and Barb Birney on the death of their son-in-law Scott Hill.

Members of the Four Seasons Garden Club planted flowers at the square of Freeport.

This is “Prevent Tick Bites” Month of Harrison County, courtesy of Harrison County Health Department.

The annual Freeport-Lakeland Alumni Reunion will be July 15. The event will be held at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center in Cambridge. Honor classes will be 1973 and 1998, and former teachers.

Tri-County Showstoppers 4-H Club will be setting up and decorating the “Fair Booth” June 18 at 2 p.m. for Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz. Fair will be June 19-24.

Lakeland Academy School will have its board meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 13 at the school.

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New Rumley

Donna Jean Haney

Last Thursday evening, Cory and Linda Compher, Bill Myers and Donna Jean Haney attended The Ernie Hasse Fan Retreat at Ohio Star Theater at Dutch Valley.

On Friday evening, Pastor Mick and& Becky Foster celebrat -

Congratulations! We are so proud of all our graduating seniors. The United Methodist Church recognized three of its own: Kaden Miller, Jakson Price and Drake Watson on Sunday, June 4, during its worship service. Pastor Jon Little presented Bibles and words of wisdom to the graduates. Refreshments and fellowship followed to celebrate their accomplishments.

Thanks to those who put the veterans flags up throughout our little town. So many of our residents have served our country with distinction. If you see a veteran, thank him or her for their service.

Happy Late Memorial Day friends. Longview Cemetery was the site of our Memorial Day Services. Cadiz American Legion and Cub Scouts were in charge with Harrison Central students having the music and Drake Watson presenting a Memorial Day talk. All the flags on the graves were flying and the sun was shining on all those attending. We have so many things to be thankful for. Let us not forget those who paid the greatest price for our many freedoms!

Hensley Bittinger was treated to an 11th birthday swim party at her Grandma Bittingers.

Congrats to the Harrison Central Huskies Baseball Team - The

A Silver Sneakers class (exercise for those age 60 years and older) is being held on Tuesdays, 10 a.m., at the Barr Memorial Center. This is a free class!

The upcoming Scio Summer Fest 2023 (formerly the Scio Street Fair) is currently seeking candidates for its royalty contest. Age requirements are: Queen 13-18, Princess 6-12, Jr. Princess 0-5, and Prince 0-5. If interested, please call or text Chris Edwards 330-244-6029 or Erin Thompson 740-4916935. Scio Summer Fest dates are Aug. 9-12.

Harry Wilson, formerly a Jewett-Scio HighSchool English teacher, has donated many different colored iris bulbs for planting on the Conotton Creek Trail. He has numerous flower gardens surrounding his home and has donated daylilies which bloom in a raised bed along the trail. Summer hours for the B & F Dairy Bar (the Custard Stand) are now 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The Conotton Creek Trail meeting will be held Monday, June 12, lower level of the Scio Branch Library, 7 p.m. Public is invited.

The Scio Museum will host an area book club meeting on June 15. The club will review this month’s book selection and will tour the museum.

The Scio VFD Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting burger night on Saturday,

… The Scio Flag was designed by Dr. James Z. Scott of Scio. Symbols on the flag represent Scio’s rich history of sheep farming, Scio College, oil, Scio Pottery, Scio and Jewett Scio schools, the Scio Rock and native americans who once inhabited the area. The flag hangs in the Scio Museum.

Bowerston

By Mary Anna Cotter

Sympathy is extended to the families of Ernest Smith, 77, who died May 31, and Randy Robinson, CV alumnus Class of 1977, who died June 2. There will be a celebration of life in memory of Robin Shetler at the fire hall on June 17 at 2 p.m. Come and share your memories.

Happy Birthday to the June birthdays: Nidarin Cotter, Sue and Bill Host, Allen Case, Sarah Healey, Zach Putnam, John Monigold, Ghenabea Chancey, Chris Walko, Dean Copeland, Brackin Fish, and Chris Brace.

Happy Anniversary to the Jim Monigolds, Rich Albrights, Dan Trushells, and Steve Sanders.

Evan Siedel completed his track season placing 12th in the regional finals for the 800 meters.

The Silver Spurs 4-H club is taking donations for a canned-food drive sponsored by Farm Credit MidAmerica. There is a box inside the door at the Bowerston Public Library for donations. The box will be picked up Friday, June 16, or donations may be made at the Harrison County Fair. All donations will be given to our local county food banks.

Please consider helping us Stock the Trailer and Fight the Hunger!

The Facebook page for the Old Timers is back. Follow it to keep up to date with all the happenings that will be going on for the 75th Old Timers Festival that will be taking place Friday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Sept. 3. Lots will be happening!

Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Holloway UM Church will be holding a bake sale as a fundraiser at the Holloway Post Office. If you would like to donate some items, contact anyone at the church. Your help will be greatly appreciated. They hope to have a large variety of items available. They will also be collecting items for the 75th Old Timers Festival. Items are listed under the festival news in this column. This is a perfect time to drop off your donations.

Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the bake sale in front of the post office, tickets for $5 each will be on sale for a chance to win an outside firepit filled with lots of goodies. Think s’mores! Tickets will be available, and the winner will be drawn at the Aug. 5 Holloway Community Day. This is a summer fundraiser sponsored by the Holloway UM Church.

Wednesday, June 14, will be Flag Day. Way back in 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution that stated America must have an official flag to represent the nation and its people. The same day, June 14, a design for the flag was approved. On June 14, show your patriotic pride and display an American flag (or multiple) around your home.

Some ladies of the Holloway UM Church want to plant some flowers around town to brighten it for the Fall Festival and the 75th

See TALK Page 10 annual anniversary of the Old Timers Festival. They have the flowers and pots, but are in need of some potting soil. To help out, contact Ruth Robertson or Amanda Spano. Thank you to all who have donated to this project already. They will be planting soon.

On Friday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. at the Holloway Volunteer Fire Department meeting hall, there will be a meeting to discuss the Community Day that will be Aug. 5. Church members, HVFD members, Old Timers members and those who hold town official positions are encouraged to attend. Any questions you may contact Amanda Spano or Ruth Robertson. Hope to see you all then.

The Holloway Volunteer Fire Department project for veteran’s banners is ongoing. You can still order a banner for a veteran. Check out the Holloway VFD Activities page on Facebook and click on Veterans Banners for directions and to print an order form. This is a perfect opportunity to honor a veteran. Thank you to Mayor John Sheppard and helpers for getting the banners up in time for Memorial Day.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions etc. To inquire or to book your event contact Anita Schaeffer at 740-4335074, Lori Sharp at 740510-0841, Kelli Baker at 740-685-2750 or Linda Nester at 740-541-5401. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

Friday, June 9, will be Flushing Heritage Days. For more information check out the Facebook page of Flushing Business Association & Community Project Group for details.

Saturday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Timers Bo Garrett Hall will be the Holloway Alumni Banquet. The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. sharp. The food will be prepared by Karen Walton of Freeport. The dinner will be $20 per person and alumni dues are $5. Raffle tickets will

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be available to help fund the banquet. They will be $1 each or six for $5.

If you want them to fill out your tickets, add it to your dinner and due fees and it will be taken care of for you. Make your check payable to Holloway Alumni Association and remit to: Karen (Piper) Hinkle, P.O. Box 42, Holloway OH 43985. Plan to get together with friends at the banquet. It will be a fun time.

The Holloway VFD Activities Committee is still having the “Shop Rada Cutlery Fundraising Store Shop for Cutlery and Gifts” fundraiser. There is a link on their Facebook page. Rada also has some great soup kits and dips besides cutlery. These products make great gifts. June is a big month for weddings or a treat for yourself.

As of July 1, the Holloway UM Church will be known at the Holloway Methodist Church. They are not closing, just leaving the United Methodist group and affiliating with the Global Methodist Group. The congregation is excited for the new door that Jesus has opened for them.

Donations are needed. Holloway Old Timers Baseball Association is planning the 75th annual Old Timers Festival. Please look on the Facebook page for a list of items that can be purchased before the festival. If you can help out by donating, please contact Anita Schaeffer, Kenny Staten, Ronnie Stewart, Linda Nester or any member of the Old Timers. The phone number is 740-968-1900. You can also message via Facebook. They will not be able to have this festival without your generosity. Money donations are always appreciated. The mailing address is Holloway Old Timers, 421 E. Main St., Flushing OH 43977. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Anyone who would like to play in the Holloway Old Timers Festive Vintage Ball Game against the Canal Dover Redlegs on Saturday Sept. 2, please message the Old Timers using Facebook messenger or see Ronnie Stewart, Kenny Staten, Joe Schaeffer or Linda Nester. They will be making a list of players to be sure they have enough to play a game. Any Old Timers who wish to just get up and swing a bat, you are welcome. The goal is to honor the Old Timers founding and any true Old Time Railroaders. This will be a vintage game, no gloves, turn of the century rules and just for fun! Everyone is welcome. This will be so much fun.

If anyone has any item, they would like listed, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message and I will get back to you. Thank you.

Deersville

By Susan Adams

Mary Louise Jones

(Penelope Clark’s mom) celebrated her 97th birthday on Thursday, June 8. Her address is: Park Village, 1525 Crater Ave, Dover OH 44622. It may be after her birthday, but she would love cards and hearing from you.

Thank you to the Deersville choir for the beautiful presentation of the hymn, “Thy Word,” and to Holly Brindley for sharing her talent of playing the piano at the service June 4.

At the Deersville UM Church Sunday, June 4t, graduating seniors were recognized and given a Bible. Those acknowledged were Ricky Stull, McKenzie Cunningham and Dominick Miller. Congratulations on their graduating and best wishes as they move on to the next phase of their lives. Congratulations also to McKenzie for also receiving her associate degree from Jefferson Community College.

The new summer hours at the Deersville General Store is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. If in doubt, you can call them at 740827-4203.

Bury the Hatchet

Axe Throwing, located behind the Deersville General Store, 212 W. Main St., Deersville, is now open. The signs are up, and the custom tables are set. The phone number is 330-447-2047. Follow them on Facebook at Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing. Pictures and prices are posted on the page.

Follow Bosler’s Honey, Bees and Accessories on Facebook or call 330-401-5889 to get information on their “Saturday Morning Buzz,” their participation in the Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market, and other happenings.

The Brownsville Christian Church services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Thomas. Deersville UM Church, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr. Feed Spring Church, with Pastor Roger Zimmerman, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday prayer meeting 6:30 p.m.. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Saturday, June 10, is the Ourant Schoolhouse Cake Walk. Food starts at 6 p.m., including strawberries and ice cream, with the Cake Walk at 7p.m. Live music will be by “Sands of Time.” Please take a cake and take part in an old-fashion cake walk. The school is located off Deersville Ridge Road (Co. Road 2) on Ourant Road, Cadiz. Signs will be posted. If you haven’t been to the old one-room school, just touring the school is worth the trip. Money from this event goes toward maintaining the school and for scholarships.

On Thursday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barbour Publishing, 1810 Barbour Dr., Uhrichsville, will be having a book fair. There will be huge deals on Christian books and Bibles deeply discounted, along with journals, fiction, children’s and devotionals. They will have a Jr. BBQ and Campbell’s Creative Kitchen on-site for lunch and treats.

Friday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Feed Springs Church, there will be a Friday night sing featuring the Chris Boone family.

Thursday through Saturday, June 15-17, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 18, at 2 p.m. will be the musical “Godspell” at the Deersville Community Theater. Tickets will be purchased through “Eventbrite.” There is a hyperlink on the Deersville Community Theatre Facebook page to click on to order the tickets. (I ordered mine and it was very easy.) The Deersville Community Theater group will be selling food downstairs of the theater two hours before the curtain rises by suggested donation. The food is always delicious. Godspell is old English for “Good Tale.”

Though the show tells the story of Jesus Christ and his followers, the overall message is one of community.

On Wednesday through Friday, June 14-16, from 4:15-6:50 p.m, the Deersville UM Church will be having Vacation Bible School “Stompers & Chompers” for children preschool to sixth grade. All children in the vicinity are welcome. This has a dinosaur theme where students will learn ageless truths how they can, by faith, follow God’s big plan for them today. It will be a fun time of Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks. A way to help our area children start out their summer break in a great way. Any questions, call 330-340-2168. Join us for a great adventure at VBS. The “Stompers & Chompers,” building Dino-sized faith in God’s Big Plan, float with the volcano is on display in the yard across from the church.

Wednesday, June 14, will be Flag Day. Way back in 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution that stated America must have an official flag to represent the nation and its people. The same day, June 14, a design for the flag was approved. On June 14, show your patriotic pride and display an American flag (or multiple) around your home.

On Saturday, June 17, from 1- 5 p.m., there will be an open house at the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department building to celebrate the 70th birthday for John Sukosd. Come out and help John celebrate.

On Wednesday, June 21, at 10 a.m., the Woody Paul Blanket mission will meet at the Deersville UM Church. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to join in. A covered dish will follow.

On Sunday, June 25, at the 10:30 a.m. at the Feed Springs Church, the Spirit & Sword Ministries will be giving an update on their mission work in Haiti.

On Sunday, June 25, at 10 a.m., the Deersville UM Church will be having a combined service with the folks at Tappan Lake Park at the amphitheater. Bring your chair and enjoy the service in God’s great outdoors.

They will also be doing this July 23 and Aug. 27.

If anyone has any news items they would like to share, please call and let me know at 740-942-3137. If I am not available to answer you call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

Please join the Hopedale Church of Christ for Taco Night on June 10 at 5 p.m. Cost is by donation. Also mark the calendar for Aug. 12 at the Hopedale Church of Christ, they will have a back-to-school bash from 1-3 p.m. You can enjoy fun and games, food school supplies and more!

Don’t forget the Jewett Open Air Market will be held at 308 E. Main St. in Jewett from 3-7 p.m. on the following dates: June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, and Aug. 13 and 27, as well as Sept. 10 and 24. For more information, contact Tammy at 740491-7938.

Hope you enjoyed the Cadiz Community Yard sale this past weekend. Mark your calendar for the Hopedale Community Yard sale, coming up on Aug. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. Call Terri at the city building at 740937-2355 to be placed on the map.

Soccer season for Harrison County Youth Soccer League will happen this fall of 2023. Looking to have registration open in about three weeks to register for this fall season. Ages are 5 (must be turning 5 during season) to junior high ages. We will be looking for volunteers to help us out to coach. If interested, please let us know. Thank you. Looking forward to getting the league back at the park, please share the word and check our Facebook page for more updates (Harrison Youth Soccer League).

Don’t forget the Harrison County Fair will be coming soon, June 19-24. Check here for updates as we get closer. If you have news and would like me to include it, please email hopedalenews@yahoo.com before noon each Monday. Thanks, and hope you have a great week!